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Holiday Postcard Design with AutoDraw

Grade 1Computer Science1 days

In this project, first-grade students will design a unique and festive digital Eid Mubarak postcard using AutoDraw. They will explore AutoDraw's features to create images and add text, learning to convey holiday greetings digitally. The project integrates ISTE Standard 1.2a, focusing on creating simple images using computer software and culminates in a class presentation and reflection on the design process.

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we design a unique and festive digital Eid Mubarak postcard using AutoDraw to share special greetings with others?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

How can we use AutoDraw to create Eid Mubarak images?
What makes a postcard special for Eid Mubarak?
How do digital images help us share Eid Mubarak greetings?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will learn to use AutoDraw to create digital holiday postcards.
Students will be able to design unique postcards for different holidays.
Students will understand how digital images can be used to share holiday greetings.

ISTE

1.2 a

Primary

Make simple images using computer software.Reason: This standard directly relates to the project's focus on using AutoDraw to create images.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

AutoDraw Challenge

AutoDraw Challenge: Present students with a series of incomplete AutoDraw images related to various holidays. They must complete the drawings and identify the holiday, encouraging exploration of the software's capabilities.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

AutoDraw Explorers

Introduction to AutoDraw: Students explore the basic tools and functionalities of AutoDraw.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Open AutoDraw in a web browser.

2. Experiment with the different drawing tools (AutoDraw, Draw, Type, Fill, Shape).

3. Create simple images using each tool.

4. Save the practice images.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA collection of practice images using various AutoDraw tools.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCovers ISTE 1.2a (Make simple images using computer software) by introducing AutoDraw and its basic tools.

Activity 2

Eid Sketch Masters

Eid al-Adha Brainstorm & Sketch: Students brainstorm ideas and sketch initial postcard ideas for Eid al-Adha .

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Brainstorm ideas related to Eid al-Adha (e.g., mosque, moon, stars, lanterns, calligraphy).

2. Sketch a postcard design for Eid al-Adha, including images and text (e.g., "Eid Mubarak").

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activitySketches of postcard designs for Eid al-Adha.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCovers ISTE 1.2a (Make simple images using computer software) by applying AutoDraw to create holiday-themed images.

Activity 3

Digital Eid Designers

Digital Postcard Creation: Students create digital postcards for Eid al-Adha using AutoDraw.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Use AutoDraw to create the images for your Eid al-Adha postcard.

2. Add text to your postcard using the Type tool (e.g., "Eid Mubarak").

3. Use the Fill tool to add color to your postcard.

4. Save your completed postcard.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA digital postcard for Eid al-Adha, created using AutoDraw.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCovers ISTE 1.2a (Make simple images using computer software) by creating and refining digital Eid al-Adha postcards using AutoDraw.

Activity 4

Postcard Presenters

Postcard Showcase & Reflection: Students share their digital postcards with the class and reflect on the design process.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Share your digital postcard with the class.

2. Explain your design choices for the postcard.

3. Write a short reflection on the design process, including what you learned and what you would do differently next time.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA class presentation showcasing their digital postcards and a written reflection on the design process.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCovers ISTE 1.2a (Make simple images using computer software) by sharing and reflecting on the digital Eid al-Adha postcards created with AutoDraw.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Holiday Postcard Design Rubric

Category 1

Digital Postcard Design

Focuses on the student's proficiency in using AutoDraw, their creative design, and the clarity of the message in their digital Eid al-Adha postcard.

Criterion 1

Tool Application

Accuracy and appropriateness of AutoDraw tools used in creating images.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates mastery in using a variety of AutoDraw tools to create complex and visually appealing images.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively uses AutoDraw tools to create relevant and clear images for the postcard.

Developing

2 Points

Shows basic understanding of AutoDraw tools but struggles to apply them effectively.

Beginning

1 Points

Limited or no use of AutoDraw tools; images are incomplete or irrelevant.

Criterion 2

Design Creativity

Creativity and originality in the design of the digital Eid Mubarak postcard.

Exemplary

4 Points

Displays exceptional creativity and innovation in the postcard design, going beyond conventional ideas related to Eid.

Proficient

3 Points

Demonstrates creativity and originality in the postcard design, with unique elements representing Eid.

Developing

2 Points

Shows some creativity in the postcard design, but relies on common Eid-related ideas.

Beginning

1 Points

Lacks creativity and originality; design is uninspired and generic, with no clear connection to Eid.

Criterion 3

Message Clarity

Clarity and effectiveness of the message conveyed through the digital postcard.

Exemplary

4 Points

The postcard clearly and powerfully conveys a festive Eid Mubarak message, enhancing emotional connection.

Proficient

3 Points

The postcard effectively conveys a clear and appropriate Eid Mubarak message.

Developing

2 Points

The message is somewhat unclear or only partially conveys an Eid Mubarak greeting.

Beginning

1 Points

The message is unclear, inappropriate, or missing from the postcard.

Category 2

Reflection & Presentation

Focuses on the student's ability to reflect on their design process and present their work effectively, emphasizing Eid-related content.

Criterion 1

Reflection Quality

Depth and insightfulness of the reflection on the design process.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides an exceptionally insightful and comprehensive reflection, demonstrating a deep understanding of the design process and personal growth related to creating an Eid postcard.

Proficient

3 Points

Provides a thorough reflection on the design process, identifying key learnings and potential improvements in the context of Eid postcard design.

Developing

2 Points

Offers a basic reflection on the design process, but lacks depth and specific insights related to Eid elements.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides minimal or no reflection on the design process; lacks self-assessment of Eid design choices.

Criterion 2

Presentation Skills

Clarity and confidence in presenting the digital postcard design to the class.

Exemplary

4 Points

Presents the design with exceptional clarity, confidence, and enthusiasm, engaging the class effectively while highlighting Eid-specific aspects.

Proficient

3 Points

Clearly and confidently presents the design, explaining key choices and ideas related to Eid.

Developing

2 Points

Presents the design with some clarity, but lacks confidence or detail in explaining Eid elements.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to present the design clearly or confidently; lacks preparation in discussing Eid-related design.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

What was the most challenging part of designing your Eid Mubarak postcard, and how did you overcome it?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

Difficulty using AutoDraw tools

Coming up with a unique design

Adding text to the postcard

Choosing the right colors

Question 2

If you could create another digital postcard for a different holiday, which holiday would you choose and why?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

Christmas

summer break

Thanksgiving

Eid ul fitr card

Question 3

How did using AutoDraw help you create your postcard? What are the benefits of using digital tools for creative projects?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

It made drawing easier

It allowed for quick edits

It provided many design options

All of the above

Question 4

How satisfied are you with your final Eid Mubarak postcard design?

Scale

Required

Question 5

What is one thing you learned about digital design or AutoDraw that you didn't know before this project?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

How to use the AutoDraw tool

How to add colors

How to combine images and text

How to save my work